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Oatcakes..and Date Filling

We discovered oatcakes when we visited Cape Breton. They are delicious served plain with tea or coffee. My sister and I decided to put date filling between the oatcakes and had a nice snack while travelling.
Another way to enjoy them, crumble on yogurt for a delicious breakfast.

1 cup flour

2 cups rolled oats

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup butter

1/4 cup hot water

Mix dry ingredients together, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.

Add hot water and stir until mixture comes together.

Turn dough out on floured surface and roll to 1/2" thick.

Cut into squares and place on parchment lined pans.

Brush with milk and sprinkle with coarse white sugar.

Bake in a 375º oven for 10 minutes or until the edges are golden in color. Bake them a few minutes longer if you prefer them crispy.

Yield: 9 oatcakes

* Someone asked for my date filling recipe so I will add it here.

1 pound package dates, chopped

2 small apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 cup hot coffee, I always use coffee but you may use water.

Cook on low heat until thick and apples are tender, stirring occasionally, approximately 10 minutes.

Tracey..I have used half large flake and half quick rolled oats, this time I used only quick rolled oats. Both are delicious:) I have not tried using only large flakes. If you do, please let us know how that works, okay?